2 Jun 1955
Soviet space cosmodrome complex
begun at Zarya in Kazakh S.S.R. 29 Jan 1958
Leninsk founded. 10 Dec 1994
Cosmodrome complex
is leased to Russia for a period of 20 years(encompassing
the Baykonur (Baikonur)
Cosmodrome and the city ofLeninsk);
Baykonur has the status of a
federal city of Russia
and a city
of republican subordination in Kazakhstan
for the
duration of the lease.
20 Dec 1995
Leninsk renamed Baykonur/Bayqonir.
9 Jan 2004
Lease extended until 2050 (ratified
by Russia 8 Jun 2005).

Special Representatives of the President of
KazakhstanDec 1994
-
the Akims of Kzylorda/Qyzylorda